NHTSA Recall 24V145000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 936 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V145000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24KWD |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Report received | February 23, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V145000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T370 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kenworth T440 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kenworth T470 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2023 |
| Kenworth T660 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Kenworth W900 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.